Hampstead, NH

Hampstead, NH

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Community Contact Hampstead Board of Selectmen
Laura Petrain, Administrative Assistant
11 Main Street
Hampstead, NH 03841
Telephone 329-4100ext100
Fax (603) 329-6628
E-mail lpetrain@hampsteadnh.us
Web Site www.hampsteadnh.us
Municipal Office Hours Monday, 8 am - 7 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8 am - 4 pm, and Friday, 8 am - 12 noon
County Rockingham
Tourism Region Seacoast
Planning Commission Rockingham
Regional Development Rockingham Economic Development Corp.
Election Districts
US Congress
 District 1
Executive Council
 District 3
State Senate
 District 19
State Representative
 District 79
Incorporated: 1749
Origin: Once part of Haverhill and Amesbury, Massachusetts, the town was formed as a result of the 1739 change in boundary lines between Massachusetts and the new province of New Hampshire. It was originally known as Timberlane Parish, because of the heavy growth of native trees. In 1749, Governor Benning Wentworth renamed the town Hampstead, after the English residence of William Pitt, a close friend.
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 724 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Hampstead's population had the eighth highest fifty-year percent increase, growing at least double the statewide average rate over each decade. Growth rates ranged from a 23 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 90 percent increase between 1960-1970. Hampstead's population grew by a total of 7,395 residents, going from 902 in 1950 to 8,297 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Hampstead was 8,524 residents, which ranked 33rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2003: 629.5 persons per square mile of land area. Hampstead contains 13.4 square miles of land area and 0.7 square miles of inland water area.
Villages and Place Names: East Hampstead, West Hampstead

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
2004 Annual Budget $3,936,956
Zoning Ordinance 1952/03
Master Plan 1992
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
 Board of Selectmen; Planning Board; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees
Appointed:
 Conservation Commission; Zoning Board of Adjustment

Public Library Hampstead Public

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating 9
Emergency Medical Service Volunteer

Nearest Hospital(s):
Parkland Medical Center, Derry
Distance: 10 miles Staffed Beds: 82

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH; Exeter & Hampton
Natural Gas Supplier None
Water Supplier Hampstead Area Water Co.

Sanitation Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
 Municipal
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
 No
Mandatory Recycling Program
 Municipal

Telephone Company Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:  
Business
 Yes
Residential
 Yes

PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000) $28.85
2003 Equalization Ratio 58.9
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000) $16.75

2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
 89.4%
Commercial Land and Buildings
 9.8%
Other Property including Utilities
 0.8%

HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units 3,320
   
2002 Single-Family Units 2,643
Building Permits Issued
 13
2002 Multi-Family Units 424
Building Permits Issued
 0
2002 Manufactured Housing Units 253
   
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2003 8,524 290,102
2000 8,297 277,359
1990 6,732 245,845
1980 3,785 190,345
1970 2,401 138,951

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
 4,116 Female 4,181

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
 495
Age 5 to 19
 2,054
Age 20 to 34
 1,120
Age 35 to 54
 3,086
Age 55 to 64
 767
Age 65 and over
 775
Median Age
 38.1 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
 93.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
 36.3%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $29,195
Median 4-person family income $79,114
Median household income $68,533

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
 $56,625
Female
 $31,449

Families below the poverty level 2.4%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1993 2003
Civilian Labor Force
 4,270 4,779
Employed
 3,849 4,469
Unemployed
 421 310
Unemployment Rate
 9.9% 6.5%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1993 2003
Goods Producing Industries  
Average Employment
 355 530
Average Weekly Wage
 $558 $741
   
Service Providing Industries  
Average Employment
 869 1,493
Average Weekly Wage
 $414 $565
   
Total Private Industry  
Average Employment
 1,224 2,023
Average Weekly Wage
 $456 $611
   
Government (Federal, State, and Local)  
Average Employment
 189 82
Average Weekly Wage
 $402 $386
   
Total, Private plus Government  
Average Employment
 1,414 2,105
Average Weekly Wage
 $449 $602
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Hampstead operates grades 1-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Pinkerton Academy (Derry) District: SAU 55
Career Technology Center(s): Pinkerton Academy; Salem High School Region: 17

Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
 2 1
Grade Levels
 P R 1-4 5-8
Total Enrollment
 589 597
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003: Total Facilities: 11 Total Capacity: 653
Nearest Community/Technical College: Nashua; Manchester
Nearest Colleges or Universities: University of NH; McIntosh

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Hampstead Hospital Hospital 130 1975
Johnson & Johnson Mat for PC boards 95 1975
Consolidated Plastechs Plastic injection moulding 60 1966
East Coast Lumber Lumber sales 35 1976

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
  State Routes 111, 121, 121A
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 3
         Distance 10 miles
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Haverhill, MA
Runway
     2,100 feet
Lighted?
 Yes Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport Manchester
Distance
 21 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
 20 miles
Portland, ME
 87 miles
Boston, MA
 42 miles
New York City, NY
 243 miles
Montreal, Quebec
 282 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over  
Drove alone, car/truck/van
 88.6%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
 6.2%
Public transportation
 0.4%
Walked
 0.8%
Other Means
 0.2%
Worked at home
 3.8%
Mean Travel Time to Work 32.9 minutes

Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
 14%
Commuting to another NH community
 42%
Commuting out-of-state
 44%
   
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
Golf Courses
Swimming: Indoor Facility
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
Bowling Facilities
X Museums
Cinemas
Performing Arts Facilities
Tourists Attractions
X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X Youth Sports: Baseball
X Youth Sports: Soccer
X Youth Sports: Football
X Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X Campgrounds
Fishing/Hunting
Boating/Marinas
Snowmobile Trails
Bicycle Trails
Cross Country Skiing
X Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area
   
Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre
   
Other: Walking trail system

Copyright 2004 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/23/04

All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the community contact.


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